Will a stock GR sti tmic fit a GD sti? Well, I'll let you guys decide.
03-17-2011, 07:12 PM
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Will a stock GR sti tmic fit a GD sti? Well, I'll let you guys decide.
Anyhow, I did this test cause I keep hearing people say it won't fit.
So here we go...............
Stock GR sti tmic vs GD sti tmic comparison. The bigger unit is the GR core with no throttle body hose.
Now on to the test fit.
First you will need this 3rd bracket from a GR sti and bolt it on in place like it's shown in the bottom picture, if not you can always fabricate a bracket to extend it out to accommodate for the larger core.
A quick install tease to see if it fits.
AC lines clear. Check
Wastegate actuator and etc. clearance. Check
So will it fit? I'll let the pictures do the talking.
Ron
So here we go...............Stock GR sti tmic vs GD sti tmic comparison. The bigger unit is the GR core with no throttle body hose.
Now on to the test fit.
First you will need this 3rd bracket from a GR sti and bolt it on in place like it's shown in the bottom picture, if not you can always fabricate a bracket to extend it out to accommodate for the larger core.
A quick install tease to see if it fits.
AC lines clear. Check
Wastegate actuator and etc. clearance. Check
So will it fit? I'll let the pictures do the talking.
Ron
03-17-2011, 09:33 PM
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Fits in a swapped GC as well! We did have to do a little bit of grinding work on the passenger side GR bracket...but nothing terrible.
Good job with the writeup!
Good job with the writeup!
03-17-2011, 11:17 PM
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I see some GR sti TMIC with the red sti stenciled/ painted red but I don't know if some come like that from the factory.
Making a template is easy just find the sti emblem word online and print it on a paper. Just cut, cover the tmic properly, and paint. Me and my friends use to these back in the days with our tmic like the spearco tmic for the stealth factor.
Ron
That tmic looks sexy on your GC and fitment looks spot on so you guys did something right.
04-25-2011, 10:19 PM
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But you know me I'm always up to something no good.
I had it in my car for a few days and was working/planning on modifying a splitter for it but my friend sold it to someone needing it for a griffin retrofit. I had more than 20+ ideas on how to go about it but the final modification would have required some cutting/bending/riveting or welding/painting) and re-using the stock rubber seal with added extra rubber seal to accommodate for the wider splitter opening. I can pretty much visualize the splitter by just talking about it. Anyhow how's the soon to be dad coming along?Ron
04-26-2011, 01:14 PM
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Ed sorry for the reply but the tmic was actually my friends with a GR sti, I just got bored so hence the quick test fit and install. But you know me I'm always up to something no good. I had it in my car for a few days and was working/planning on modifying a splitter for it but my friend sold it to someone needing it for a griffin retrofit. I had more than 20+ ideas on how to go about it but the final modification would have required some cutting/bending/riveting or welding/painting) and re-using the stock rubber seal with added extra rubber seal to accommodate for the wider splitter opening. I can pretty much visualize the splitter by just talking about it. Anyhow how's the soon to be dad coming along?
Ron
But you know me I'm always up to something no good. I had it in my car for a few days and was working/planning on modifying a splitter for it but my friend sold it to someone needing it for a griffin retrofit. I had more than 20+ ideas on how to go about it but the final modification would have required some cutting/bending/riveting or welding/painting) and re-using the stock rubber seal with added extra rubber seal to accommodate for the wider splitter opening. I can pretty much visualize the splitter by just talking about it. Anyhow how's the soon to be dad coming along?Ron
The baby is due on 7/7/11... we're very excited to say the least!
Ron, you know of any good mechanics looking for work?
-- Ed